Nytol Extra Strength Quick Gels, containing Diphenhydramine, is an over-the-counter medication taken to help with occasional night time sleeplessness. Diphenhydramine belongs to a part of the class of medicines called antihistamines.

To help cause drowsiness, Nytol Extra Strength Quick Gels work by blocking the actions of histamine, a chemical neurotransmitter that interacts with receptors in your brain to encourage wakefulness. This enables you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer by reducing your alertness.

Sleep plays an important role in our lives as it restores our mind and body in order to allow us to function properly during our waking hours. A lack of sleep is a major contributor to obesity, hypertension, and other medical conditions not to mention the hazards of falling asleep while driving.

Some people may also take Nytol Extra Strength Quick Gels to alleviate motion sickness and symptoms of colds and allergies. It may help you to know that Nytol Extra Strength Quick Gels are lactose-free and, although not certified as gluten-free, there is no gluten added to this product.

Ask your pharmacist about the side effects of taking Nytol Extra Strength Quick Gels and make sure to mention other health conditions or allergies you may have and any OTC or Rx drugs you are taking, including herbal and vitamin supplements. Take Nytol Extra Strength Quick Gels as indicated and report any symptoms that worsen or become persistent to your doctor.